I've been seeing this requirement also from recent Project I worked with. What I remember though was it is only implemented during detail engineering ...

Thanks Mr. Anton. If you wont mind, could you also provide details on industry norms for the BOQ measurements. I know that it varies from one EPC cont...

I would like to move this topic up to share some additional points When modularizing a unit, some decision has to be made whether an equipment shou...

Thanks Jop, I agree that this type of support should not be place where grating removal is expected so I guess if ever this type of support is applied...

In our recent projects, we have proposed to entirely strike out preparation of piping orthos (or piping general arrangement drawings) especially if th...

Supports It is recommended to provide adjustable type supports in suction and discharge piping for pump alignment purpose. Y-type strainers I...

A line requires PWHT and instead of welding a shoe directly at fabshop, a pad was provided instead then heat treated. Is it still required to perfom P...

Thanks Mr. Jop for the suggestion. However, would that extra section of pipe extended to the supporting point be considered a dead leg?

I think the original topic is not meant to address status of piping design jobs in US alone but on a global perspective. So what if the detail engi...

What would you design that would require a "longer" dead end platform? In some energy company specification, there is also a minimum platform area ...

Never tried such arrangement before but have seen several on existing plant built by one respected EPC contractor during the 90s (not sure though if t...